Ted Dawe’s Into the River is banned from shops, schools and distribution across the country with fines of up to $10000 for those ignoring the orderAn award-winning young adult novel has become the first book in more than 20 years to be banned in fresh Zealand after an outcry from a Christian group.
Ted Dawe’s Into the River has been banned from sale or supply by the Film and Literature Board of Review (FLBR) after a complaint from conservative lobby group Family First.
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Source: theguardian.com